Child Action Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rncho Cordova, California, registered in 1977, with $152,123,206 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$152.1M
▲ 30.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$152.1M
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
235
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Child Action Incorporated: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Child Action Incorporated: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Child Action Incorporated: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Child Action Incorporated: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Child action, inc. provides comprehensive services that include child care, resource and referral, provider training and education, financial assistance for child care, parent and community education and advocacy for children and families.
Child care resource & referral program: the programs purpose is to provide child care referrals and information to parents; develop and support quality child care services to meet the needs of the community; maintain accurate, current information on all licensed child care services; and promote the child care needs of the community.see schedule o for further details.
Revenue grew from $43.7M (FY2013) to $152.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51.6M
Total liabilities
$50.5M
Net assets
$1.1M
Salaries & benefits
$19.0M
13% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,123,206▲30.0% | $152,091,828▲29.8% | $1,087,413▲3.0% | $51,582,692▲113% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,026,853▲22.2% | $117,195,640▲22.4% | $1,056,035▼9.3% | $24,171,329▲115% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,801,325▼4.4% | $95,751,461▼4.5% | $1,164,331▲6.6% | $11,229,756▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $100,245,524▲13.4% | $100,313,011▲13.4% | $1,092,560▼5.8% | $11,206,047▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,396,675▲22.0% | $88,439,792▲22.0% | $1,160,047▼2.9% | $10,770,052▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,463,456▲16.6% | $72,492,383▲16.7% | $1,194,141▲80.2% | $8,483,348▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,120,887▲18.0% | $62,140,272▲18.0% | $662,744▼1.7% | $6,991,886▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,637,303▲2.0% | $52,670,704▲2.1% | $674,164▼4.1% | $5,729,891▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,621,621▲13.7% | $51,611,245▲13.6% | $702,698▲17.1% | $5,665,423▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,410,616▲4.0% | $45,422,362▲4.1% | $600,089▲2.2% | $5,237,905▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,674,617 | $43,649,289▼1.8% | $586,934▲6.4% | $4,363,422▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,466,693▼13.0% | $551,379▲80.2% | $5,363,441▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,091,704▼20.9% | $305,928▼19.9% | $5,287,933▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $64,559,443 | $382,028 | $5,955,772 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Tracey Strack — $210,487 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Strack | Former Ceo | 40 | $210,487 |
| Christine Nguyen | Former Dir. of Client Services | 40 | $169,723 |
| Joseph Garcia | Dir. of Comm | 40 | $167,984 |
| Laura Williams | Former Cfo | 40 | $165,397 |
| Aaron Wong | Sr. Systems Admin | 40 | $149,907 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Director of It | 40 | $139,465 |
| Antonio Arteaga Jr | Subsidyprovidermng | 40 | $139,029 |
| Jenise Fahrni | Qualitycontrolmana | 40 | $139,029 |
| Xuan-mai Pham | Client Services Ma | 40 | $139,029 |
| Lisa Nesci | Training & Dev Man | 40 | $123,796 |
| Heidi Keiser | Dir. of Governm | 40 | $109,938 |
| David Davis | Dei Officer | 40 | $109,872 |
| Adonai Mack | Ceo | 40 | $109,120 |
| Kelli Newman | Dir. of Communi | 40 | $92,564 |
| Mary Largent | Former Dir. of Human Resources | 40 | $68,316 |
| Erin Grogan | Interim Cfo | 40 | $24,263 |
| Alicia Leupp Hanley | Member | 1 | — |
| Blake Johnson | Chief Strategy | 40 | — |
| Cassandra Hendereson | Coo | 40 | — |
| Chastity Benson | President | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Friends Early Learning Center LLC | Child Care Services | $901,504 |
| Circle of Friends | Child Care Services | $744,692 |
| Kellis Pals Preschool | Child Care Services | $465,689 |
| Something Extra Preschool Ccc | Child Care Services | $420,170 |
| Littlechamps LLC | Child Care Services | $392,257 |
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Data for Child Action Incorporated (EIN 94-2364946) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.